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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Conor McCormick-Cavanagh

Conor McCormick-Cavanagh is a former staff writer at Westword, where he covered a range of beats, including local politics, immigration and homelessness. He previously worked as a journalist in Tunisia and loves to talk New York sports; he now lives in upstate New York.

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The Last Wide-Open Denver Mayoral Race Was Super Weird

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 22, 2023

Ten candidates debated everything from creationism to UFOs. And Michael Hancock wanted to bring casinos to town.

The Contenders: Former Boxer Aurelio Martinez Fighting to Be a Contender

The Contenders: Former Boxer Aurelio Martinez Fighting to Be a Contender

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 22, 2023

As Denver mayor, the Curtis Park resident would give neighborhoods more control over development.

The Contenders: Becoming Mayor Is on Trinidad Rodriguez’s Bucket List

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 21, 2023

Born and raised in west Denver, he has a bucket list of occupations that includes sushi chef and Denver mayor.

The Contenders: Who Will Be the Next Mayor of Denver?

The Contenders: Who Will Be the Next Mayor of Denver?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 21, 2023

After twelve years, Denver voters will vote for a new mayor on April 4. But that’s just the start.

The Contenders: Chris Hansen Wants Denver to Be America’s Greenest City

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 20, 2023

With degrees from Kansas State, MIT and Oxford, he wants to put his education to work as Denver mayor.

The Contenders: Mike Johnston Plans to End Homelessness in One Term

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 19, 2023

He’s been a champion ski racer, a principal, a state senator and the head of a major nonprofit. Now he’s focused on the mayor’s office.

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The Contenders: Leslie Herod Hopes Legislative Talents Lead to Mayor’s Office

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 18, 2023

The first LGBTQ Black individual to serve in an elected office in Colorado, is well-known for her work on criminal-justice reform.

The Contenders: Robert Treta Wants Denver to Build, and Build a Lot

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 17, 2023

If elected, this mayoral candidate would quickly create entry-level housing: 7,000 cubicle dwellings at $25,000 per unit.

Kwame Spearman Drops Out of Denver Mayor’s Race

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 16, 2023

The Tattered Cover CEO is putting is now supporting Kelly Brough, one of sixteen remaining candidates on the ballot.

The Contenders: As Mayor, James Walsh Would Focus on Denver’s Workers

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 16, 2023

A longtime teacher at the University of Colorado Denver, he wants to be “the first people’s mayor in the city’s history.”

Park Hill Golf Course Developers Don’t Want Lawsuit Depositions Public

Park Hill Golf Course Developers Don’t Want Lawsuit Depositions Public

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 16, 2023

They’ll be in court today, March 16, to try to close records, including a deposition that shows Robert Smith has invested in the project.

Denver Ballot Includes Three Measures…and One Is Hot!

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 16, 2023

While two are largely housekeeping moves, 2O could determine the future of the Park Hill Golf Course property.

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Five Takeaways from 9News’s Second Mayoral Debate

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 15, 2023

This time, the contenders got to take shots at each other. And there was definitely a favorite target.

Ten Things You Should Know About the People Counting Votes in Denver

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 15, 2023

One is the head coach of the Croatian national lacrosse team, some need oxygen, and all say that you should trust the vote count.

The Contenders: Debbie Ortega Wants Her Long Political Career to End in Mayor’s Office

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 15, 2023

Even before she was first elected to Denver City Council in 1987, she had experience working for public officials.

You Won’t Hear Kwame Spearman or Ean Tafoya at Tonight’s 9News Debate

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 14, 2023

With a crowded field of seventeen contenders, some Denver mayoral candidates aren’t receiving invites to certain debates.

The Contenders: Renate Behrens Needs a Job and Settled on Denver Mayor

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 14, 2023

She’s focusing on solving homelessness and fighting age discrimination.

The Contenders: Ean Tafoya Wants to Bring an Advocacy Mindset to City Hall

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 13, 2023

A born-and-raised Denverite, he’s been on the forefront of many environmental and neighborhood issues, fighting for the underserved.

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The Contenders: Andy Rougeot Wants to Become First Republican Mayor in Sixty Years

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 12, 2023

With a platform that’s tough on crime and unsheltered homelessness, he hopes he can push city voters to the right.

The Contenders: Lisa Calderón Pushes a Progressive Future for Denver

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 11, 2023

A second-time mayoral candidate, she credits the Fair Elections Fund with allowing her to create a more polished campaign.

Is Robert Smith Involved in the Park Hill Golf Course Development?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 11, 2023

The Black billionaire, a Denver native, has an $8 million stake in the project, according to a deposition in a Sisters of Color lawsuit.

The Contenders: Thomas Wolf Focuses on a Homeless Encampment Fix

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 10, 2023

A successful businessman, Wolf says he knows how to set attainable goals, under-promise and over-deliver.

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